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Cardiff University / Cardiff Half Marathon 2016 Role Description: VIP Support
Date: 2nd October 2016 Timings: 7am – 12.00 (approx. TBC) You will be undertaking a vital role in supporting the VIP’s that have come to watch the race
and cheer on the runners. You will be based in our VIP areas at the start and by the finish
line.
This role is very fluid on the day and we need you to be flexible, moving between different
tasks and VIP areas as and when required.
Some of the tasks involved in your role are;
- Help the team to set up the VIP areas - Welcome VIP’s to the start and finish line areas - Ensure no members of the public enter the areas - Answers adhoc questions regarding the event - Be professional, informative and calm during busy periods - Escort VIP’s from the start and finish receptions to race viewing stands - Help escort VIP’s from the start line to the finish line - Smiley, professional and confident attitude.
Please note: We would like mature, professional and confident volunteers who would be able
to deal with corporate and VIP guests in an appropriate manner.
You will be very busy on the day but everything needed to run the VIP areas will be waiting
for you, you just need to turn up with lots of energy and enthusiasm!
As a thank you, you will get;
- Volunteer T-shirt to be worn on race day (on top of anything else you may be
wearing) but yours to keep!
- Volunteer Lanyard with key information
- Food and drinks
- Training and support
By volunteering you are joining a large community of volunteers called the ‘Extra Milers’
who are ‘Making the Diff’erence’ to ensure runners and spectators alike have the best
experience possible on race day!
We really could not do this without you and appreciate all your time and
commitment!